Bewl Water
8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
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Bewl Water is the largest stretch of open water in the South East. The 800 acre site is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in the heart of the High Weald. Open all year, a visit to this stunning lake is fantastic family fun and great value.
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  • Hoopla
    3 contributions
    Bewl Bike Hire
    Bewl Water Bike Hire Not great, arrived at 1400 to be told be back by 1600 even though they advertise on the website to close at 1700. Map given out but route very poorly signposted. Chain came off loose derailleur wheel and ruined the afternoon. Also, Southern Water essential construction works causes confusion at the north section not stating where the actual cycle route is along the Dam wall.
    Dear Hoopla02, Thank you for taking the time to leave Bewl Water a review - we really appreciate your comments as it gives us the best chance to improve in the future. I am disappointed to know that on this occasion Bewl Water cycle hire did not reach your expectations and I want to take this moment to offer my sincerest apologies. Please note that your feedback will be passed onto a member of management and dealt with internally. We hope that despite this occasion we have the opportunity to welcome you back for a more memorable time in the future. Kind regards, Digital Marketing Assistant Elena van Leeuwen
    Written 10 August 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 9 August 2023
  • George Stonham
    Hastings, United Kingdom12 contributions
    Aqua Park
    We took a trip with 8 of us to try the aqua park. We had a really good time and it was fun. However, there is definitely ways the experience could be improved. Firstly, it is extremely dirty, which although is understandable around the edges on the lake, there was bird poo all over the aqua park and look like it hadn’t been cleaned for weeks. Also there is no access to sufficient shower facilities and staff members could be a bit more accommodating. Bewl water though is always worth the visit.
    Dear Stonhamg47, Thank you for taking the time to leave Bewl Water a review, we really appreciate your feedback as it gives us the best possibility to improve in the future. I am delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your time on the Aqua Park and would recommend a visit to Bewl Water. Our efforts to maintain a clean Aqua Park are challenged by nightly bird nesting and the high activity levels during busy sessions. To address this, our team conducts a thorough cleaning of the inflatables each morning, adhering to strict standards. We use jet wash equipment for this cleaning process, and in rare cases when it's unavailable, brooms and buckets. I would like to offer my sincerest apologies that your visit did not reach your full expectations but hope that despite this occasion we are able to welcome you back soon! Please be assured your feedback has been shared with our management team for internal review and appropriate action. Kind regards Simon Anthony Aqua Park Manager
    Written 18 September 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 3 September 2023
  • Donald T
    1 contribution
    Very poor wheelchair access.
    If you own a power chair you might be ok. Manual wheel chair is a no-no. Path from disabled parking area is too steep. Paths difficult to manage [uneven]. Outside cafe paving could be more level. For the able bodied a nice place, lots to do. For the wheelchair user....nothing. Even cost me £7 parking for 1 hour
    Dear C1470TKdonaldt, Thank you for taking the time to leave Bewl Water a review. Your feedback gives us the best chance possible to improve in the future. I would like to start by offering my sincerest apologies that on this occasion your time at Bewl Water did not reach your expectations and you were disappointed with the accessibility. Please be assured that your feedback has been passed onto a member of staff and will be dealt with internally. Kind regards, Kevin Parker Senior Operations Manager
    Written 18 September 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 14 September 2023
  • amanda l
    1 contribution
    Rip off car park!
    Decided to take the dog for a walk around Bewl Water and it cost £7.00 to park the car! So after 1 hour we had lunch then left, we had paid £7.00 for 2 hours. very expensive dog walk, won't do that again. It should be like Ashford Designer car park, A camera takes your number plate on the way in and you pay for your length of stay on the way out! That way everyone's a winner!!
    Dear T6251DYamandal, Thank you for taking the time to leave Bewl Water a review as it gives us the best chance to improve in the future. We're sorry to hear about your experience with the parking at Bewl Water and that it did not reach your expectations. We understand your concerns, and we appreciate your feedback. We hope that despite this occasion we are able to welcome you back in the future, perhaps for a longer stay to enjoy our wonderful activities and events that take place at Bewl Water. Kind regards, Elena van Leeuwen Digital Marketing Assistant
    Written 12 October 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 1 October 2023
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Simon F
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Couples
Carpark £7.00 however log you stay. So too expensive for 1-2hour dog walk.
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Written 6 November 2023
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Dear simonfC8438LX, Thank you for taking the time to leave Bewl Water a review - we appreciate your feedback as it gives us the best chance to improve in the future. I am disappointed to know that on this occasion Bewl Water did not reach your expectations. Please be assured I will pass your feedback on to the team who will deal with this internally. We hope that despite this occasion we are able to welcome you back in the future. Kind regards, Elena van Leeuwen Digital Marketing Executive
Written 6 November 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

0hooters0
Upchurch, UK6 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Bewl water ls a lovely place to visit and well worth the 1 hour and 15 minute drive with the intention of cycling the 13 mile perimeter route. On arrival one ticket machine was posted as out of order and the second one not working properly causing a long queue it would be helpful if a sign saying you could pay in the cafe. The cost of parking is £7 for your visit which is good value if you're going to spend the day but I don't understand why you can't pay by the hour to attract people who only want to come and walk there dog or have a cup of coffee in the cafe. The cycle route is very enjoyable going through woodlands meadows and some quiet but hilly roads the downside to the route is that a lot of it is not hard surface And in mid October just about rideable due to waterlog and muddy and very slippery and a lot of it is just well worn footpaths which are very bumpy and at 1 point there are a few steps to go up and down and it would be very helpful if there's more signage in a few places. But overall a very enjoyable day.

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Written 25 October 2023
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Dear 0hooters0, Thank you for taking the time to leave Bewl Water a 5-star review - we love hearing from all of the adventures that visit us and their experiences! I am delighted to know you thoroughly enjoyed your scenic cycle ride around Bewl Water, and it is a pleasure to welcome you from a slightly further distance. We really appreciate your feedback about our ticketing machines and signage so please be assured that I will pass this onto a member of management to discuss internally. We hope to welcome you back soon. Kind regards, Elena van Leeuwen Digital Marketing Assistant.
Written 26 October 2023
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amanda l
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Couples
Decided to take the dog for a walk around Bewl Water and it cost £7.00 to park the car! So after 1 hour we had lunch then left, we had paid £7.00 for 2 hours. very expensive dog walk, won't do that again.
It should be like Ashford Designer car park, A camera takes your number plate on the way in and you pay for your length of stay on the way out!
That way everyone's a winner!!
Written 1 October 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Dear T6251DYamandal, Thank you for taking the time to leave Bewl Water a review as it gives us the best chance to improve in the future. We're sorry to hear about your experience with the parking at Bewl Water and that it did not reach your expectations. We understand your concerns, and we appreciate your feedback. We hope that despite this occasion we are able to welcome you back in the future, perhaps for a longer stay to enjoy our wonderful activities and events that take place at Bewl Water. Kind regards, Elena van Leeuwen Digital Marketing Assistant
Written 12 October 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Donald T
1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Couples
If you own a power chair you might be ok. Manual wheel chair is a no-no. Path from disabled parking area is too steep. Paths difficult to manage [uneven]. Outside cafe paving could be more level.
For the able bodied a nice place, lots to do. For the wheelchair user....nothing. Even cost me £7 parking for 1 hour
Written 14 September 2023
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Dear C1470TKdonaldt, Thank you for taking the time to leave Bewl Water a review. Your feedback gives us the best chance possible to improve in the future. I would like to start by offering my sincerest apologies that on this occasion your time at Bewl Water did not reach your expectations and you were disappointed with the accessibility. Please be assured that your feedback has been passed onto a member of staff and will be dealt with internally. Kind regards, Kevin Parker Senior Operations Manager
Written 18 September 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

George Stonham
Hastings, UK12 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
We took a trip with 8 of us to try the aqua park. We had a really good time and it was fun. However, there is definitely ways the experience could be improved. Firstly, it is extremely dirty, which although is understandable around the edges on the lake, there was bird poo all over the aqua park and look like it hadn’t been cleaned for weeks. Also there is no access to sufficient shower facilities and staff members could be a bit more accommodating. Bewl water though is always worth the visit.
Written 3 September 2023
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Dear Stonhamg47, Thank you for taking the time to leave Bewl Water a review, we really appreciate your feedback as it gives us the best possibility to improve in the future. I am delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your time on the Aqua Park and would recommend a visit to Bewl Water. Our efforts to maintain a clean Aqua Park are challenged by nightly bird nesting and the high activity levels during busy sessions. To address this, our team conducts a thorough cleaning of the inflatables each morning, adhering to strict standards. We use jet wash equipment for this cleaning process, and in rare cases when it's unavailable, brooms and buckets. I would like to offer my sincerest apologies that your visit did not reach your full expectations but hope that despite this occasion we are able to welcome you back soon! Please be assured your feedback has been shared with our management team for internal review and appropriate action. Kind regards Simon Anthony Aqua Park Manager
Written 18 September 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Dawn S
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Sad to say the treat for the kids was not a great experience. The inflatables were covered in bird droppings.....and I mean covered! Saw kids slipping and face planting in the excrement. This was their lasting memory of the event and I heard many others customers commenting the same sentiments. It would not have taken much to hose off the inflatables every morning. Unfortunately we will not be going again.
Written 31 August 2023
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Dear C2328SV, Thank you for taking the time to leave Bewl Water a review, we really appreciate your feedback as it gives us the best possibility to improve in the future. I would like to extend my sincere apologies for not meeting your expectations during your visit to Bewl Water. Our efforts to maintain a clean Aqua Park are challenged by nightly bird nesting and the high activity levels during busy sessions. To address this, our team conducts a thorough cleaning of the inflatables each morning, adhering to strict standards. We use jet wash equipment for this cleaning process, and in rare cases when it's unavailable, brooms and buckets. Please be assured your feedback has been shared with our management team for internal review and appropriate action. Kind regards Simon Anthony Aqua Park Manager
Written 18 September 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

MikeFo
Brighton, UK1,049 contributions
Aug 2023
Lovel expanse of water, although rather murky when I was there. Plenty of activities on offer and pleasant paths tracks around the area. Didn't try cafe so can't comment on that.
Written 28 August 2023
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Dear MikeFo, Thank you for taking the time to leave Bewl Water a wonderful review - we really appreciate all your kind comments - It is always so lovely to hear from all of our visitors. It is wonderful to hear that your experience at Bewl Water exceeded your expectations and you were very pleased with our wonderful paths, welcome for everyone to enjoy. We hope to welcome you back soon. Kind regards, Elena van Leeuwen Digital Marketing Assistant.
Written 30 August 2023
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Claire W
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
We had been in contact with Dan at Bewl Waters who guided us through the process and sending links on how to arrange a tree to be planted and to scatter ashes, he advised us when the tree had arrived and he found a lovely spot for it to go, all we had to do was confirm the date and time and contact him on arrival he did all the rest. Thank you Dan and Bewl Waters we had a lovely afternoon at the tree planting and having a picnic with friends and family.
Written 12 August 2023
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Dear X1893OWclairew, Thank you for taking the time to leave Bewl Water a wonderful 5-star review - we love hearing from all of our visitors. I am delighted to hear Dan was able to make your time a special and memorable event. Please be assured your kind feedback with be passed on to Dan and the rest of the team. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Elena van Leeuwen Digital Marketing Assistant
Written 16 August 2023
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Hoopla
3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Bewl Water Bike Hire
Not great, arrived at 1400 to be told be back by 1600 even though they advertise on the website to close at 1700.
Map given out but route very poorly signposted.
Chain came off loose derailleur wheel and ruined the afternoon.
Also, Southern Water essential construction works causes confusion at the north section not stating where the actual cycle route is along the Dam wall.
Written 9 August 2023
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Dear Hoopla02, Thank you for taking the time to leave Bewl Water a review - we really appreciate your comments as it gives us the best chance to improve in the future. I am disappointed to know that on this occasion Bewl Water cycle hire did not reach your expectations and I want to take this moment to offer my sincerest apologies. Please note that your feedback will be passed onto a member of management and dealt with internally. We hope that despite this occasion we have the opportunity to welcome you back for a more memorable time in the future. Kind regards, Digital Marketing Assistant Elena van Leeuwen
Written 11 August 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Sam B
Lydd, UK346 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
12.5 mile bike ride, took our own bikes, track through woods , on grass and stone paths. Nice, not what expected. Do not see much of the lake from the cycle path. Hills, narrow paths and some steps. Had a nice day. Nice cup of tea in cafe. Loads to do. We started at the hilly bit first which i am glad we did.
Written 19 July 2023
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Dear 60samb, Thank you for taking the time to leave Bewl Water a kind 5-star review - we appreciate all your comments and love hearing from our guests. I am thrilled to learn your time spent at Bewl Water exceeded your expectations. It is wonderful to hear you were able to experience the wonders of cycling around Bewl Water and seeing the views from two wheels. We hope to welcome you back soon for more adventure. Kind regards, Elena van Leeuwen Digital Marketing Assistant
Written 20 July 2023
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